People traveling to Disney World in November and December often wonder which party date to attend for the lowest crowds. Here’s some advice to help you plan…
When is the party held?
In November, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is held a few nights a week, often on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. However, in 2024 there is also a party on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the second Monday of the month.
In December, the party is typically held 4 nights a week – on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The last party of the year is generally during the week of Christmas, typically a couple of days before the 25th.
Dates that sell out
Though we used to advise people to wait until they arrived at Disney World to buy tickets (because tickets are non-refundable and determining the weather after arrival made sense), that is much more difficult now with so many dates selling out and with Disney offering discounts for purchasing ahead of time.
Here’s which 2023 MVMCP dates that sold out and when:
- November 9 (sold out on September 10)
- November 10 (sold out on September 20)
- November 13 (sold out on November 8)
- November 14 (sold out on November 13)
- November 16 (sold out on November 13)
- November 17 (sold out on November 8)
- November 19 (sold out on November 13)
- November 21 (sold out on November 13)
- November 22 (sold out on November 13)
- November 26 (sold out on November 17)
- November 30 (sold out on November 20)
- December 1 (sold out on October 27)
- December 3 (sold out November 7)
- December 5 (sold out November 6)
- December 7 (sold out November 9)
- December 8 (sold out November 15)
- December 10 (sold out November 20)
- December 14 (sold out November 20)
- December 15 (sold out November 18)
- December 17 (sold out on November 17)
- December 19 (sold out November 18)
- December 21 (sold out on November 17)
- December 22 (sold out on October 30)
You can almost always count on the first party and the last few parties to sell out. The party right after Thanksgiving is likely to sell out as well.
Which day of the week is best?
If you have a few parties scheduled during your trip and are trying to decide which to book, we advise looking at Tuesday party dates.
If you’re traveling in November, the day of the week will matter a bit less as those dates aren’t usually as busy as December dates.
How to plan your party time
Now that you’ve had some help deciding a date, how about planning out your party time? Check out our complete guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party for info on where to find all of the characters, a suggested touring plan, and a comparison of dessert party options.